#44 | From Sneezy to Symptom-Free: How I Rewired My Allergic Body

Even if I needed two to three allergy medications.
For over 6 years!
And looked like something from a horror movie due to my allergies!

WAS IT REALLY ALLERGIES - or just symptoms of something else going on?
What are allergies?

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In this episode of BodyHacking – Build a Better You, Michaela opens up about her personal battle with allergies that began after the birth of her second son. From seasonal sniffles to full-blown cross-allergies that made her react to almost every fruit and vegetable, she found herself dependent on multiple antihistamines a day.

But what if allergies aren’t just allergies? What if they’re actually signals that your immune system needs help?

Join Michaela as she breaks down:

• What allergies really are and why your immune system overreacts

• The link between gut health, leaky gut, and food/environmental sensitivities

• How heavy metals and nutrient deficiencies contribute to allergic conditions

• The role of Omega-3s, beta-glucans, and local bee pollen in calming the immune system

• How processed foods and AA buildup can trigger long-term inflammation

• Her transformation from histamine overload to a life without symptoms—even in peak pollen season

This episode is packed with personal insight, scientific studies, and practical tools for anyone struggling with allergies, asthma, or chronic inflammation.

🔬 Mentioned Research:

• Meta-analysis linking copper exposure to childhood asthma

• Study on heavy metals and allergic disease (Jan 2024)

• Imperial College London findings on Omega-3 during pregnancy reducing allergy risk in babies

PMC Article – Fish Oil & Allergy Risk